Vulnerability identifier: #VU48414

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2048

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists where the password for the configured system proxy server for a PAN-OS appliance may be displayed in cleartext when using the CLI in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 9.0 - 9.0.10, 9.1 - 9.1.1, 8.1 - 8.1.16

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2048

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.